Nutrition Services - Cook

Shift: 07:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Schedule: 40 hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-6:30p or Fri-Mon - 32H/week

Job Details:
ORIENTATION WILL BE ROUGHLY 2 WEEKS MON-FRI FOR TRAINING. Then regular shifts will start - This will be either 40 hours or 32 hours - 40 hours: Sun-Thurs 10a-6:30p or it will be Fri-Mon - 32H/week. Friday 10a-630p, Sat 10a-630p, Sun 6:30a-3p, Mon 6:30a-3p. Will be working DAY shift starting at 630 for the first 2 weeks of orientation - - Responsibilities: • Plans and/or follows a weekly menu consisting of well-balanced nutritious meals that meet USDA requirements ensuring proper taste and temperature. • Prepares appetizing, healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks; meeting all meal schedules. • Transports food from Transitions to TTC ensuring quality and • Inspects all food for quality and quantity prior to serving. • Prepares meals for special events and Holidays. • Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste. • Responsible for set up and clean-up of food production; adheres to kitchen cleanliness and sanitary guidelines as directed by the local board of health. • Responsible for opening and closing kitchen and ensuring the food is properly stored. • In collaboration with the Program Director, orders and maintains supplies. • Develops and maintains effective working relationships with food suppliers. • Meets with direct supervisor for regular supervision meetings and comes prepared to meeting. Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED with a minimum of three years relevant work experience. • Valid Driver's license in good standing preferred. • Must have documented evidence of training in such related areas as nutrition/menu planning in an institutional setting. Provision of any health documentation that might be required by regulatory agencies (Serve Safe certification, Allergy Awareness certification etc.). • Must demonstrate ability to relate to a substance abuse treatment population in a sensitive manner, an interest and willingness to work in a multicultural setting.